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Last Monday

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Silver James

This is the last Monday before the new year and…yes, I’m bowing to public pressure to admit that Jan. 1, 2020 is the beginning of a new decade. I still say it’s numerically wrong but whatever. I normally use Mondays … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Silver James

🎅MERRY CHRISTMAS!🎄 Sometimes, I get inspired around this time of year. The first time, CHRISTMAS MOON was the result. It’s still one of my favorite Christmas stories. 😉 Then came A VERY SADE CHRISTMAS. (I should dig that one out … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Sweet Potato Marshmellow Casserole

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Silver James

CHRISTMAS EVE GIFT!!!! I love the original sweet potato “casserole” served during the holidays–which is basically boiled-then-peeled-and-sliced sweet potatoes, butter, Karo Syrup (corn syrup), and marshmallows. This “variation on a theme” has me rethinking side dishes and at the same … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Monday

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Silver James

I celebrate Christmas. I have friends who celebrate Hannakuh. Happy Hannakuh, y’all! I have other friends who celebrate the Winter Solstice and Yuletide. Merry-merry to you! I don’t know anyone who celebrates Kwanzaa, but if you do, enjoy. This time … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Gift

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Silver James

Christmas is next week. I mention Christmas because that’s what I celebrate. There are lots of holidays this time of year from lots of different religions and belief systems. We traditionally give gifts this time of year, in celebration of…take … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Fuss-Free Ravioli Casserole

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Silver James

I love traditional holiday food–turkey and dressing, ham and marshmallow sweet potatos, and I get my fill between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. But in my family, we have a Christmas Eve tradition of Italian food. Spaghetti. Lasagna. Ravioli. And I … Continue reading →

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Tis the Season of Mondays

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Silver James

How can December be half over? How can Christmas be TEN days away?!?! *FLAIL* Why am I asking rhetorical questions? So, it’s Monday once again. There’s been a week since the last Monday. Stuff happened. Just like stuff will happen … Continue reading →

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Monday the Ninth

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Silver James

Argh. I should have stayed in bed but I feel guilty because I didn’t set the blog up yesterday (or last night) like I normally do. It was a crazy weekend and that’s my excuse. Was a crazy week too. … Continue reading →

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23 Shopping Days Until Christmas Monday

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Silver James

How the freak can it already be December?!?!?! 🤯 Okay, not thinking about this. Nope. So, last week was Thanksgiving. And crazy. Wonderful family gathering on Thursday at the in-laws. There was a family emergency going on so Baseball Boy … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Why Turkey?

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Silver James

Okay. I’m warped. I freely admit it. I’ll also admit that I splorted so much coffee out my nose I had to change my shirt. Did you ever wonder why turkey became the traditional Thanksgiving main course? Here’s Red Bull’s … Continue reading →

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